The primary objective of this study is to assess the long-term efficacy and safety of once daily treatment of BI 1744 CL inhalation solution (5 and 10 mcg) delivered via the Respimat® inhaler, in patients with COPD.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FEV1 AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 24 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 24. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Saint George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) measures the impact of COPD on overall health, daily life, and perceived well-being ranging from 0 (no limitations) to 100 (most limitations). This is a combined analysis of the data from NCT00793624 and NCT00796653 showing adjusted values using a MMRM model.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FEV1 AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FEV1 AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FEV1 AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FEV1 AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 2 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 2. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 6 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 6. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 12 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 12. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 18 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 18. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 32 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 32. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 40 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 40. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FEV1 Response at Week 48 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 48. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FEV1 was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FEV1 is defined as the FEV1 performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FEV1s if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FEV1 was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FEV1 values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FEV1 (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FEV1 was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FEV1 values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FEV1 (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FEV1 was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FEV1 values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FEV1 (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FEV1 was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FEV1 values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FEV1 (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FEV1 was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FEV1 values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FEV1 (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FVC AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FVC AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FVC AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FVC AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 h and -10 min measurements performed just prior to administration of the first am dose of randomized treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit interaction as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit interaction as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect. FVC AUC 0-3h was calculated from 0-3 hours post-dose using the trapezoidal rule, divided by the observation time (3h) to report in litres.

Trough FVC Response at Week 2 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 2. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 6 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 6. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 12 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 12. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 18 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 18. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 24 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 24. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 32 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 32. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 48 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 48. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Trough FVC Response at Week 40 [ Time Frame: 1 h and 10 min prior to dose on the first day of randomized treatment (baseline) and -1 h (if available) and - 10 mins prior to study drug at week 40. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline trough FVC was defined as the mean of the -1 hour and -10 minute measurements performed just prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Trough FVC is defined as the FVC performed at -10 mins prior to study drug inhalation as the end of the dosing interval or the mean of -1h and -10 min FVCs if both available. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FVC was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FVC values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FVC (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FVC was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FVC values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FVC (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FVC was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FVC values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FVC (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FVC was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FVC values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FVC (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Response was defined as change from baseline. Baseline peak FVC was defined as the mean of the available pre-dose peak FVC values prior to first dose of randomized treatment. Peak FVC (0-3h) values were obtained within 0 - 3 hours after treatment. Means are adjusted using a mixed effects model with treatment (trt), tio stratum, visit, trt-by-visit as fixed categorical effects, baseline and baseline-by-visit as fixed continuous covariates and patient as random effect.

Weekly mean pre-dose morning and evening PEFR. Results are from non−MMRM ANCOVA models by week, with Last observation carried forward (LOCF) up to each week. Fixed effects include treatment, tiotropium, strata and baseline.

Use of Rescue Medication at Week 24 [ Time Frame: Week 24 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Mean number of puffs of rescue medication used per day (daytime/nighttime/total)

Patient's Global Rating (PGR) was a patient assessment of their health (respiratory condition) at each visit (compared to the day before they started study drug) and ranged from 1 (very much better) to 7 (very much worse).

Patient's Global Rating (PGR) was a patient assessment of their health (respiratory condition) at each visit (compared to the day before they started study drug) and ranged from 1 (very much better) to 7 (very much worse).

Patient's Global Rating (PGR) was a patient assessment of their health (respiratory condition) at each visit (compared to the day before they started study drug) and ranged from 1 (very much better) to 7 (very much worse).

Patient's Global Rating (PGR) was a patient assessment of their health (respiratory condition) at each visit (compared to the day before they started study drug) and ranged from 1 (very much better) to 7 (very much worse).

Time to First Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exacerbation [ Time Frame: Baseline to end of study at 48 weeks. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Qualifying events of COPD were specifically pre-defined in the protocol. Other respiratory related events were evaluated by the investigator to see if they met the pre-defined criteria. Time to event was measured from the beginning of treatment. Cox regression analysis of treatment effect using tiotropium stratum as a stratification factor.

Time to First Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (CPOD) Exacerbation Leading to Hospitalization [ Time Frame: Baseline to end of study at 48 weeks. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Qualifying events of COPD were specifically pre-defined in the protocol. Other respiratory related events were evaluated by the investigator to see if they met the pre-defined criteria. These exacerbations required hospitalization. Time to event was measured from the beginning of treatment. Cox regression analysis of treatment effect using tiotropium stratum as a stratification factor.

Time to First Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (CPOD) Exacerbation [ Time Frame: Baseline to end of study at 48 weeks. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Qualifying events of COPD were specifically pre-defined in the protocol. Other respiratory related events were evaluated by the investigator to see if they met the pre-defined criteria. These exacerbations did not lead to hospitalization but included treatment with antibiotics and/or systemic steroids. Time to event was measured from the beginning of treatment. Cox regression analysis of treatment effect using tiotropium stratum as a stratification factor.

Number of COPD Exacerbations [ Time Frame: Baseline to end of study at week 48 visit ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Qualifying events of COPD were specifically pre-defined in the protocol. Other respiratory related events were evaluated by the investigator to see if they met the pre-defined criteria.

Number of COPD Exacerbations Requiring Hospitalization [ Time Frame: Baseline to end of study at week 48 visit ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Qualifying events of COPD were specifically pre-defined in the protocol. Other respiratory related events were evaluated by the investigator to see if they met the pre-defined criteria. These exacerbations required hospitalization.

Number of Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (CPOD) Exacerbations [ Time Frame: Baseline to end of study at 48 weeks. ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Qualifying events of COPD were specifically pre-defined in the protocol. Other respiratory related events were evaluated by the investigator to see if they met the pre-defined criteria. These exacerbations did not lead to hospitalization but included treatment with antibiotics and/or systemic steroids.

Placebo for comparison with Olodaterol (BI 1744) on safety and efficacy in COPD patients

Drug: Placebo

Placebo for comparison Formoterolon safety and efficacy in COPD patients

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

40 Years and older

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

All patients must have a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and must meet the following spirometric criteria:post-bronchodilator FEV1<80% of predicted normal (ECSC) and a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC <70% at Visit 1

Male or female patients, 40 years of age or older

Patients must be current or ex-smokers with a smoking history of more than 10 pack years:

Patients with a history of myocardial infarction within 1 year of screening visit, unstable or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, hospitalization for heart failure within the past year, known active tuberculosis, a malignancy for which patient has undergone resection, radiation therapy or chemotherapy within last five years, life-threatening pulmonary obstruction, cystic fibrosis, clinically evident bronchiectasis, significant alcohol or drug abuse

Patients who have undergone thoracotomy with pulmonary resection

Patients being treated with oral beta-adrenergics or oral corticosteroid medication at unstable doses (i.e., less than six weeks on a stable dose) or at doses in excess of the equivalent of 10 mg of prednisone per day or 20 mg every other day.

Patients who regularly use daytime oxygen therapy for more than one hour per day.

Patients who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program in the six weeks prior to the screening visit (Visit 1) or patients who are currently in a pulmonary rehabilitation program

Pregnant or nursing women

Women of childbearing potential not using two effective methods of birth control (one barrier and one non-barrier).

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00793624